So Many Skills, So Little Time: The Notion of Craft in the Creation of Theatrical Props and Costumes
Abstract
In the complex world of theatrical prop and costume building, the art of crafting itself frequently becomes lost in the fury of time and budget constraints. Short-cuts are often taken, be they method or material, but at the cost of craft for time. On top of this notion, unexpected problems can arise within a production schedule and, to an unprepared craftsperson, these lead to more delays and short cuts. Rather, the knowledgeable craftsperson should understand the close relationship between obstacles and the solutions that can be attained while exploring the use of new resources.
With the rapid advancements in technology, innovative materials continue to become widely available. However, regardless of fancy tools, certain crafting methods remain crucial to the creation of props and costumes. By way of merging both modern and older processes in creating three self-designed costumes and properties, a study into the nature of “craft” and what it means to be a “craftsperson” will be conducted.
Advisor
Seeds, Dale
Department
Theatre and Dance
Recommended Citation
Madden, Zoe H., "So Many Skills, So Little Time: The Notion of Craft in the Creation of Theatrical Props and Costumes" (2016). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 7294.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/7294
Disciplines
Fiber, Textile, and Weaving Arts | Interdisciplinary Arts and Media | Other Theatre and Performance Studies
Keywords
Costumes, Properties, Props, Theatre, Theatrical costumes, theatrical props, costume design, prop design, prosthetics, armor, molding and casting
Publication Date
2016
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
© Copyright 2016 Zoe H. Madden